Hybrid technology is set to have a large future impact on the aftermarket. However, although the battery is at the heart of this new technology, realistically it is only micro hybrid (Start-Stop) vehicles, which utilise EFB/AGM batteries that will be within the reach of the typical workshop: other hybrids and electric vehicles are likely to use nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery technology with the batteries fitted for life.
Although the demand is yet to truly develop Start-Stop technology is sure to grow and therefore the EFB/AGM battery will provide workshops with an opportunity to increase their profits, because these batteries will generate twice the unit revenue and three times the margin of a conventional flooded lead-acid battery. Read More..

A major update has been announced for the new EEC DPF Reset Tool. From the 23rd March, the tool will now cover the entire VAG Group, allowing independent garages to service and diagnose issues with VW, Audi and Seat vehicles.
The EEC DPF Reset Tool allows technicians to regenerate Diesel Particulate Filters, reset the EOLYS additive light, identify DPF fault codes, utilise a filter replacement function and perform a static regeneration
Existing customers will be able to download the update direct to their tools via . Read More..

UAN supplier of the year, Comma Oil and Chemicals has announced that Luciano Bacheta has been chosen to drive the No 4 car sponsored by Comma in this year's FIA Formula Two Championship. A British Racing Drivers Club Rising Star and former BRDC McLaren Autosport Award nominee, 21 year old Bacheta from Brentwood in Essex had his first promising taste of F2 competition in the Austrian and Italian rounds of the championship last year, and is returning to mount a full challenge in 2012. Read More..

FPS is encouraging members to hire out roof boxes as well as sell them. To support this new campaign, FPS has created some end user posters – available in A2 and A3 – that highlight your customer service in this area. Read More..

Last year saw the launch of the Everyday Consumable range, a new feature of FPS' Car Care & Accessories range. Encompassing a number of everyday essentials from toilet rolls to tea bags, gloves to safety goggles and industrial wiping rolls to wooden brooms, the range includes every consumable item that a business needs and is priced to allow customers to sell-on. Read More..

Five KYB staff are to take part in the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for the industry charity BEN. The team will attempt to climb Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales all in a period of 24 hours. Read More..

United Aftermarket Network Ltd (UAN) is delighted to announce the winners of the UAN supplier of the year awards 2011. In a change to the voting procedure this year, the best performing suppliers have been awarded for their pound and percentage growth with the group throughout 2011. Read More..

Sealey’s ‘Spring Clean’ promotion is to offer up to 67% off list price on spring essentials.
Valid until 31st May 2012, the Spring Promotion features great deals on Pressure Washers, Vacuum Cleaners, Valeting Machines, Water Hose Reels and their extended range of Gardening Tools.
Check out the new VMA914 30ltr Wet & Dry Valeting Machine, featuring remote operation controls on the nozzle enabling uninterrupted switching between vacuum and detergent modes. Read More..

Manbat, the company behind the Numax brand of power storage devices, has further extended its XV leisure battery range into a five-model family, which will provide the outdoor enthusiast with the opportunity to find the perfect product for their needs.

The new addition is the 75-Ampere hour (Ah) XV 23, which features the advanced technology and dual purpose benefits that are common to the entire XV range, but with a little less power. The XV 23 is therefore a solution for those who need high quality and reliable performance, but don’t need the high level of power outputs available from the original the range. Read More..

Sovereign concluded a deal with WAI Global at the end of September 2011 and as a result have pushed forward various new product initiatives and range reviews to enhance the overall package Sovereign offer. 

Sovereign have announced the launch of their Commercial Vehicle range of Starters and Alternators.  Sold under the WAI image the WPS range of 100% new Starters and Alternators for Commercial Vehicles is one of the most comprehensive ranges in the U. Read More..